Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant

Academics; Walton Cardiff; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Career progression

Supportive team

Uncapped commission

Incentives & events

Job summary

Academics is recruiting a Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant to join our Cardiff team. You will work with Primary schools across South Wales, helping them find skilled staff to support children's learning while you fast-track your professional development.

You’ll build relationships, screen and place candidates, and grow your network through sales calls and school visits. This role offers full training, clear progression, uncapped commission, and a supportive high-performing team

Qualifications

• A graduate or ambitious individual eager to start a career in sales/recruitment.
• Confident, resilient, and motivated with excellent communication skills.
• Driven by results and personal development.
• Ability to build rapport quickly.
• A team player with a positive, professional approach.
• Full UK driving licence (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Building strong relationships with Primary schools across South Wales
• Attracting, interviewing, and placing top-quality education professionals
• Growing your network through regular sales calls, meetings, and school visits
• Meeting targets and earning uncapped commission

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Sales mindset

Interviewing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant - Cardiff

Sector: Primary Education (South Wales)
Start: ASAP
Ideal for: Recent Graduates & Ambitious Sales-Minded Candidates

Are you an enthusiastic, driven individual looking to kick-start a rewarding career in recruitment? Do you want to make a real impact on the education sector while fast-tracking your professional development? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

About the Role

We are seeking a Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant to join our growing Cardiff team. You will work closely with Primary schools across South Wales, helping them find the skilled, passionate staff they need to support children's learning-and helping candidates find roles where they can thrive.

What You'll Be Doing

• Building strong relationships with Primary schools across South Wales
• Attracting, interviewing, and placing top-quality education professionals
• Growing your network through regular sales calls, meetings, and school visits
• Meeting targets and earning uncapped commission

What We're Looking For

• A graduate or ambitious individual eager to start a career in sales/recruitment
• Confident, resilient, and motivated with excellent communication skills
• Driven by results and personal development
• Ability to build rapport quickly
• A team player with a positive, professional approach
• Full UK driving licence (desirable)

What We Offer

• Full, structured training programme
• Clear and achievable career progression
• Supportive, fun, and high-performing team environment
• Uncapped commission and realistic earnings growth
• Regular incentives, rewards, and team events

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.